INDIA'S GAME
The forgotten story of a team that united a nation – Made for The Government of Odisha
We are delighted to express our gratitude to Level Films for their exceptional work in crafting this documentary on the history of Indian Hockey. The documentary beautifully captures the essence of Indian sports and showcases how hockey has been woven into the fabric of our nation. The journey of hockey is parallel to the journey of India, and Level Films’ ability to understand this and grasp the nuances in the documentary was truly impressive. Thank you for making this documentary a cherished and remarkable reality. R Vineel Krishna, Special Secretary to Chief Minister, Odisha
FULL FILM HERE
A Level Films production, made in Bristol.
The Endless Winter
Brand Funded Documentary Series – Ford Motors
It may be called Endless but this theatrical, TV and online documentary was a love affair with origins from the get go. Endless is an exploration of how and why the British and European surf scene came to be. It’s told by those who pioneered the waves and shown through the eyes of two guys (us) who weren’t part of the cultural movement but were captivated by it’s magic.
Our brand partner, Ford Motors were an intrinsic part of the story. They came on the journey with us and were able to showcase their brand and product in a way that was real and believable. They saw an 11% lift in associated sales proving that you don’t have to be salesy to drive value. PLAY FILM or BUY FILM
A Level Films production, made in Bristol.
THE SURFACE
Brand Funded Documentary – Astroturf and Polytan
Made during the pandemic, working with film crews across 5 continents, ‘The Surface’ charts the history of field Hockey, focusing on the complete transformation of the sport, from grass to artificial turf.
The film was commissioned by Astroturf and Polytan. Together they have been hockey’s constant surface providers for over 45 years – from the first turf in Montreal ’76, to the blue turf at London 2012. They provided the platform for the story of hockey to be told – and gave us an opportunity to celebrate their authentic brand story.
FULL FILM
A Level Films production, made in Bristol.
Clarks in Jamaica
We worked with Raheem Sterling and Clarks Originals to tell the amazing story of Clarks in Jamaica and launch Raheem’s limited-edition Wallabee – that he wants the whole of Jamaica to be proud of.
Raheem Sterling is widely acknowledged as one of the finest footballers of his generation. He was also born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, and its rich cultural heritage plays a hugely important role in his life. It’s these roots that are responsible for his love of Clarks Originals as in Jamaica, Clarks are cherished like no other brand.
Watch the film HERE and see the campaign HERE
A Level Films production, made in Bristol.
SCORING SUNSETS
José Padilla, who died in 2020, became one of Ibiza’s most cherished DJs, a master and pioneer of the world-renowned Balearic sound. This short film made for Resident Advisor tells Padilla’s story in his own words, combining footage from an unreleased interview with shots of the White Isle in its heyday, before big money and mass international tourism changed the clubbing landscape forever.
When José Padilla was 20, he jumped on a boat travelling from the Spanish mainland to Ibiza. He, like so many others, immediately fell in love with island life: the pace, the people and, of course, the party scene, which was just starting to blossom. At that point, he couldn’t have known he would stay on the White Isle for the rest of his life.
Full Film HERE
A Level Films production, made in Bristol.
Merrell Heritage
Brand Origins Film
“A true story of motivation, mountaineering, moustaches and the drive to make the best boots in the world.”
Merrell came to us because they had an important story to tell. They made the best boots in the world but needed people to believe it. Recognising that people buy from people, we told the tale of the remarkable people who founded their brand. What resulted was a true, very human story of what happens when you bring an athlete and a craftsman together. Two very different people with the same, unrelenting, vision – to make the best boots in the world.
PLAY FILM
A Level Films production, made in Bristol.
BounceMax - Made to Move You
The iconic shoe brand Hush Puppies (owned by Wolverine Worldwide) came to us with a bold ambition for their new range – they wanted to demonstrate that it delivers The Ultimate Walking Experience, but how best to show this?
We worked with Bristol’s own infectiously happy ‘Northern Soul Girl’ Levanna McLean, to make this authentic video in which she naturally dances through the beautiful streets of Barcelona.
The result is an eye-catching and inspiring video and stills campaign that has been launched internationally. The campaign picked up the ‘Best Marketing Campaign’ award at Wolverine’s annual conference.
PLAY FILM
A Level Films Production, made in Bristol
The Woolf Within
Charity Origins Film
Every movement stems from unique and often life changing origins. We traced the origins of The Restorative Justice Council back to a pivotal meeting between two of it’s greatest advocates, a career criminal and one of his many victims.
Peter Woolf was a prolific offender, who committed about 20,000 crimes. Then he burgled a house, fought with his victim and ended up in prison yet again. This time though it was different. Peter met with his victim, Will, in a restorative justice session. The meeting changed both their lives for ever. Peter and Will tell their story in this powerful short documentary film that has been used as a teaching aid in schools and prisons internationally. PLAY FILM made in 2008 (excuse the upload quality!)
A Level Films production, In Bristol.
The Birth of surf fashion
Brand Origins Film
“Walter Hoffman was a groundbreaker, he was a pioneers. He was the guy that rode the biggest waves, still is.”
Meet the Hoffman’s; big wave surf pioneers, trendsetters, icons of surf fashion history. Promotional documentary exploring the lives of surf fashions first family and their latest venture with Cushe Footwear.
PLAY FILM on the Surfing Walk of Fame page.
A Level Films production, made in Bristol.
AllOut
High Performance Product Films
International TV, print and online campaign for Merrell footwear. Pro athletes Alex Winslow and Fizz Hood explore Iceland’s incredible landscape on foot, at speed, AllOut!
Part of a four part Icelandic film adventure, check them out here:
AllOut – The Great (Icelandic) Escape
The Volcano Climb – CAPRA – Glacial Hike
A Level Films production, made in Bristol.
Cold Water Revolution
Brand Origins Film
‘The little known story of one man’s unyielding desire; to tame the icy British waves’
GUL are one of the oldest and best loved wetsuit brands in Europe. They have an authentic origins story that most brands could only dream of, but it’s never been told on film. We worked closely with GUL to tell the story of their wonderfully eccentric founder Dennis Cross. After a great online response, the film was voted to be screened at the London Surf Film Festival in front of GUL’s target audience. PLAY FILM
A Level Films production, made in Bristol.
